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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.70, 728.67 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.70, 728.67 and 364.26 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.70 : 728.67 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.70/728.67 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.70x = 728.67 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.70x = 265,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,425.33/485.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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